IPL2025: CSK vs RCB Match Prediction for Match 8 Who will win the CSK vs. RCB IPL match today?

It will be CSK vs RCB against each other in Match No.8 of IPL 2025 on Friday, March 28.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be all set to clash in Match 8 of the current IPL 2025 on Friday, 28th March, at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The home team, CSK, are looking for a comfortable, if not narrow, win in their inaugural match of the season against long-time rivals Mumbai Indians at the very same venue. Earlier during the match, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed bamboozled Mumbai batsmen with his spin game, returning 4/18 from his spell. He was well-supported by the form of Khaleel Ahmed, who picked three wickets from his four-over quota, as the Men in Yellow restricted the visiting team to 155/9 in 20 overs.

In return, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra (65* off 45) and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) staged a crucial 67-run stand to bail out their side after losing an early wicket. As CSK’s middle order was not clicking with the bat, the team ultimately earned a four-wicket win to complete the target. Meanwhile, RCB too is optimistic before this game as they beat the champions of last year Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the season at their home ground.

KKR, who batted first, scored 174/8 in 20 overs with key contributions from new captain Ajinkya Rahane (56 off 31), Sunil Narine (44 off 26), and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30 off 22). The home team, who at one point were looking good to post a score over the 200-run mark, were in check, thanks to the clinical bowling effort by Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood, who took three and two wickets, respectively.

In reply, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli formed a deadly opening pair, posting 95 runs in under nine overs. Salt left after a well-made 56, but Kohli remained not out with a 36-ball 59. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar also played a short cameo to get the team off to a good start.

CSK vs RCB Match Details

CSK vs RCB:MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The Chennai track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has tended to suit spinners more than pacers and has been extremely slow in recent times, two-paced, and low-scoring. In the last match here, the ball seized and came on slowly to the bat. The average score in the first innings in the previous edition was about 170, but the teams will try to send the other team back to the pavilion for a low score and then try to chase it later. The forecast is for clear weather, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 27°C.

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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

IPL2025: CSK vs RCB Match Prediction for Match 8 Who will win the CSK vs. RCB IPL match today? With the MA Chidambaram Stadium favoring spinners and the pitch being slow and low-scoring, both teams will need to strategize well. The RCB skipper Rajat Patidar’s short cameo might give them an edge, but CSK’s experience could also prove decisive. It will be an interesting match to see how the teams adapt to the conditions.

CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing 11s

CSK vs RCB: Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed.

Impact Players: Rahul Tripathi

CSK vs RCB:Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

Impact Players: Devdutt Padikkal